Shocking as it may be, President Obama and every serious contender for the Republican nomination agree on one important fact: The 2012 presidential election is going to be fought and won on the economy. Continue reading →

In this week’s Doubleheader with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks, topic No. 1 was the expiring Bush-era tax cuts and what will happen during the lame-duck session of Congress. Both predicted that the cuts … Continue reading →

Judy Woodruff looks at the political power of Sarah Palin, her political endorsements and her use of social media with reporters Jeff Zeleny of The New York Times and Libby Casey of the Alaska Public Radio Network. Continue reading →

From left to right, the national political scene was buzzing on Monday. Developments included President Obama’s latest appeal for bipartisanship and Sarah Palin’s latest turn on the national stage. Gwen Ifill talks to the Hotline’s Amy Walter for insight. Continue reading →

Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson, who is also a senior research fellow at the Institute for Global Engagement, break down the biggest stories of the week, including health care reform moves in Congress and President Obama’s pondering of a new Afghan strategy. Continue reading →